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Navigating Adulthood Challenges & Pleasure | Dr. Mitali Rathod | TEDxNIIT University
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-09 15:14
Adolescent Health & Sex Education - Highlights the lack of comprehensive sex education for young girls, leading to shame, stigma, anxiety, and fear surrounding puberty and bodily changes [1][2][3] - Emphasizes the need for basic genital organ education alongside general anatomy education to reduce misconceptions and promote body positivity [2] - Discusses the accidental exposure of teenagers to pornography, with studies showing that over 58% are introduced to it accidentally [2] - Points out the societal pressure on women to grow up quickly, contrasting with the scientific reality, and the curiosity girls have about their bodies [2] - Addresses misconceptions about virginity, periods, and fertility, highlighting the pressure on girls to prove their virginity [3] Societal & Cultural Impact - Notes that society collectively makes women grow up really fast, creating body image issues and lowering self-esteem due to genetic variations like body hair [2] - Mentions the lack of proper knowledge regarding pubertal changes, nocturnal emissions, masturbation, and myths during teenage and adulthood [2] - Highlights the societal emphasis on marriage and childbearing without adequate exploration of individual preferences and identities [2][3] - Discusses the restrictions and threats imposed on young girls who explore their bodies, such as being told they won't get married [3] Health Risks & Consequences - Underscores that the lack of understanding around basic human anatomy and education leads to issues like unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and herpes [3]
Ruling has ‘widespread impact on care’: Doctor breaks down SCOTUS decision
MSNBC· 2025-06-26 21:30
Healthcare Access & Funding - The ruling impacts Planned Parenthood clinics in South Carolina, potentially curtailing women's access to healthcare [1] - Many states, including South Carolina, already ban the use of funds for reproductive healthcare, specifically abortion services [2] - The core issue is limiting access to general healthcare services like cancer screenings and prenatal care by excluding Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds [3] - This decision could pave the way for other states to expand restrictions on healthcare access [4] - The Supreme Court allowed South Carolina to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid programs, even for non-abortion services, based on the argument that funds are fungible and could potentially be used for services the state doesn't want to pay for [6][7] Potential Impact - Between 30% to 60% of women in the Medicaid population receive some form of healthcare from clinics like Planned Parenthood, so this ruling could create significant access issues [5] - The argument was made that even a small portion (e g, one penny per dollar) of Medicaid funds could indirectly support abortion-related activities [7]
Femasys Announces Financial Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2025, and Provides Corporate Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-08 21:01
Core Insights - Femasys Inc. is focused on transforming women's health with innovative solutions, including FemaSeed for infertility treatment and FemBloc for non-surgical permanent birth control, with full system approval pending in Europe [1][3] Corporate Highlights - The company secured the first global regulatory approval for the FemBloc delivery system, marking a significant milestone for introducing a non-surgical permanent birth control option in Europe [3][7] - In Q1 2025, Femasys executed its commercialization strategy for FemaSeed, achieving a 78% quarter-over-quarter sales increase in the U.S., indicating strong market momentum [3] - Femasys announced partnerships with CNY Fertility and distribution partnerships for FemBloc in Spain, enhancing its market presence [7] Financial Results - For the quarter ended March 31, 2025, sales increased by $70,124, or 25.9%, to $341,264 compared to $271,140 in the same period of 2024, primarily driven by FemaSeed sales [8][12] - Research and development expenses rose by $1,197,741, or 67.6%, to $2,968,472 due to increased regulatory, material, and development costs [8][12] - The net loss for the quarter was $5,896,839, or ($0.23) per share, compared to a net loss of $3,599,510, or ($0.17) per share in Q1 2024 [8][12] Balance Sheet Overview - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were approximately $13.3 million, up from $12.4 million at the end of 2024 [10][11] - Current liabilities increased to $9,841,126 from $8,582,869, reflecting higher accounts payable and convertible notes payable [10] - The company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.8 million and an accumulated deficit of about $133.1 million [8][10]